About Shur
The surname Shur is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "shur" meaning "wall" or "enclosure." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or worked with walls or enclosures. The name Shur can also be found in various other cultures and may have different meanings or origins in those contexts.
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The surname Shur is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shur based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Shur is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shur in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shur using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.